The Ekiti State All Progressives Congress (APC) 2026 Governorship Election Campaign Council says its grand finale mega rally scheduled for Tuesday will demonstrate overwhelming public support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election bid ahead of the June 20 governorship poll.
The council said Vice President Kashim Shettima, APC governors, national leaders of the party, members of the National Assembly, ministers, and thousands of supporters from within and outside Ekiti State are expected to attend the rally in Ado Ekiti.
Director of Media and Communication of the Campaign Council, Taiwo Olatunbosun, said in a statement that the event would serve as the climax of an extensive grassroots campaign across all wards, communities and local government areas in the state.
He said the rally, scheduled to hold at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion along New Iyin Road, Ado Ekiti, would reflect the widespread support for Governor Oyebanji and his deputy, Mrs Monisade Afuye, who are the APC governorship and deputy governorship candidates respectively.
According to him, the gathering is expected to be one of the largest political rallies ever held in Ekiti State, bringing together a broad coalition of supporters across political and social groups.
Olatunbosun said endorsements from traditional rulers, professional associations, market groups, artisans, youths, women, civil servants, retirees, religious leaders and political stakeholders have strengthened confidence in the governor’s second-term bid.
He added that the anticipated presence of top APC leaders, including the Vice President and governors from across the country, underscores Ekiti State’s strategic importance to the ruling party.
The campaign council maintained that Governor Oyebanji has recorded notable achievements since assuming office, particularly in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, youth empowerment, security, tourism and economic development.
It also highlighted what it described as his inclusive governance style and commitment to public welfare, saying these have contributed to broad-based support for his administration.
According to the council, the campaign has received positive responses across the state, with residents expressing appreciation for the governor’s leadership style and development initiatives.
It stated that the final rally would serve as both a celebration of the administration’s achievements and a demonstration of continued public backing for its development agenda.
The council expressed confidence that the turnout would reflect unity across political, social and generational divides in the state.
It also assured participants of adequate security and logistics arrangements, urging attendees to remain peaceful and comply with all security and traffic directives during the event.
The Ekiti governorship election is scheduled for June 20, with political parties concluding campaigns ahead of the polls.
